The distance between Bolzano and Trieste is around 299km (186 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 45m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Bolzano to Trieste by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Trieste → Bolzano if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Verona Porta Nuova and then to Trieste Centrale.
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There are several options for getting from Bolzano to Trieste by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €53 ($53) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €45 ($45).
The distance between Bolzano and Trieste is around 299km (186 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 210km (131 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Bolzano and Trieste by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bolzano to Trieste is to drive which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €45 ($45).
The cheapest way to travel between Bolzano and Trieste, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €53 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bolzano and Trieste. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bolzano to Trieste. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Venezia Mestre. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.
Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Bolzano and Trieste. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bolzano and Trieste. We recommend that you drive to Trieste. instead which will take 3h 45m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bolzano to Trieste. We recommend that you take the train to Venezia Mestre and then to Trieste Centrale. instead which will take 4h 35m.
The closest major airport to Trieste is Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) (VCE) which is approximately 114km (71 miles) from Trieste. Treviso Airport (TSF) (TSF) and Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI) (RMI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bolzano and Trieste. The distance is around 299km (186 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bolzano to Trieste is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €53 ($53).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Verona Porta Nuova + 1 similar | 4h 10m | €54($54) | twice daily | 401km (249 miles) |
Train | 4h 35m | €53($53) | twice daily | 401km (249 miles) |
Drive | 3h 45m | €45($45) | on demand | 299km (186 miles) |
The following major airports near Trieste offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.